Plastic doors for bathroom and toilet

Choosing doors to the bathroomYou should remember about the humid environment of the room. An ordinary model is not a very good choice and needs to be replaced after a few years. On such a door water and temperature have a detrimental effect - by absorbing moisture, the material deteriorates, curtains and handles begin to be covered with rust, and on the leaf appears mold.

A modern and budgetary choice is a plastic model for the bathroom and toilet. Therefore, replacing the door during the planned renovation of the bathroom and toilet, it is worthwhile to buy a PVC model instead of the wooden cloth, which soon deforms.

It is best suited for the conditions of frequent temperature changes and increased humidity, which is typical for the bathroom. The main advantages of plastic as the main material for the door in the bathroom:

• Lightness. It has a hollow structure with stiffening ribs inside, which reduces the weight of the material. It puts less strain on the door frame and fasteners, which lengthens its life. Plus, its low weight makes it less traumatic, which is valuable for families with children.
• Durability. For bathroom doors, plastic is used, which has increased thickness of the side panels. There are also reinforcing ribs in the leaf, which strengthens the construction and improves its ability to withstand impact. Although we note that the overall impact resistance of plastic is not high - such a door is easy to damage at a strong blow, especially if it is inexpensive and without a reinforcing frame.
• Non-combustibility. Modern models of plastic ignite only at temperatures above 100 degrees. In a fire, the material will only melt, which will be an obstacle to the spread of fire.
• Moisture resistance. Plastic does not affect the condensate and hot steam. The canvas does not absorb water, so its volume and form during the whole period of exploitation remain unchanged.
• Ease of care. Plastic is quite unpretentious in care and easy to clean. It accumulates less dirt, and it can be cleaned with any liquid detergent that has a soap base.
• Isolation from sounds. Due to the presence of the sealing contour, the noise of falling water will not be heard in the living areas behind the closed bathroom door.
• Versatile design. PVC doors are made in a variety of colors and with a wide variety of decorations, so the product is easy to match the overall design of the room.

It is commonly believed that plastic doors must be white. This is far from being true. They can have large and small inserts of glass (transparent, as well as frosted, fluted and even stained glass).

The plastic itself can be laminated - covered with a colored film or a film on wood.

The differences between the PVC doors offered in stores are in the way they open.

In the range of plastic doors distinguish:

• sliding,
• hinged,
• folding.

The classic model is considered to be the swing doorbecause they occur in homes more often than others. Such designs are in demand among builders and home owners. They do not require spending a lot of money and time for installation.

The sliding version of the PVC door is similar to the door in a closet. Its flaps open the exit aperture as they move aside. In the sliding model can be a single leaf, which slides to the side (such a door is called a sliding door) or several. Such a door attracts a minimum of space in the open form, as well as a stylish and modern appearance. It is recommended for small bathrooms, as it saves space.

Folding design Also endowed with such advantages as an attractive design and increased functionality. The leaf of such a door is assembled in an accordion, opening the door to the bathroom. Such a door can be monochrome or with contrasting inserts.

Along with a large selection of doors made entirely of PVC, manufacturers also offer combination and paneled models. Panelled model replaces the wooden counterpart and can be matched to any style.

Offers that combine plastic and glass or metal look very impressive. Such doors have a presentable and solid look.

Correctly measure the opening to choose the size as accurately as possible. Then during installation there will not be significant gaps and slots between the opening and the frame.

Often there are standardized models for bathroom doors, suitable for the most popular layouts. Choosing a hinged model, round down your measurements in millimeters (for example, the width of your opening is 670 mm, then pick up the leaf width of 600 mm). But for a sliding door, round upwards (in our example - to 700 mm). When measuring, be sure to take into account the height of the threshold, which is provided in all bathrooms to hold water in case of flooding.

Check the quality of fittings. In order to reduce the final cost, unscrupulous manufacturers often save on it, installing low-quality hinges, locks and other parts. Choosing a door, look at the quality of fixing fittings. Remember that metal parts must be either stainless steel or another metal with a special treatment against the effects of moisture.

Decide on the surface texture. It is best to choose a model that has a smooth surface. But the cleanliness of the door with a fine-grained texture will be harder to maintain. Due to increased temperature and humidity, dirt and bacteria can accumulate in the shallow recesses.

Check the tightness of the door to the opening, which is ensured by the presence of sealing rubber. But since this causes a deterioration in air exchange, models with a special grid or holes for ventilation in the bottom are preferable.

Look closely at the thickness of the plastic in the proposed door. If the material is good, its thickness will be more than 1 cm. When you press with your finger, quality plastic will not sag. If possible, examine the cut of the door, looking at the location and number of stiffeners. Also examine the thickness of the PVC side sheets.

When deciding on the design, take into account not only the bathroom interior, but also the appearance of other doors in the dwelling. We advise to buy a model a little darker than the overall design of the room to create a slight contrast.

Installation of any door design in the bathroom from plastic includes the preparation of the opening (cleaning, treatment with an antifungal agent), fixing the frame, then fixing the door itself and its fittings, after which everything remains to be adjusted.

The design of the sliding model includes two rails, wall stops, casters, door leaf, handles. For installation, you will need an assistant.

First, the installation of stops and guides, which are fixed with dowels or self-tapping screws. Then the leaf is strengthened with rollers and inserted into the guides. Finally, after checking the quietness and ease of movement on the door handles are installed, as well as latches.

Installing them is easiest due to the delivery in assembled form. After dismantling the old door and cleaning the opening, a new plastic door with a frame is installed in it. If necessary, the opening is widened, using a sledgehammer and chisel.

To fix the box use wedges and mounting foam, resistant to moisture. Gaps can also be filled with cement mortar. Next, the ease of closing and opening is checked. If the manipulation is carried out without difficulty, the swing door is installed handles, as well as latches.

Since the installation of a PVC door of this design is difficult for the average user, it is worth entrusting it to a specialist. For installation, you need to provide the door itself and its accessories, as well as tools (hammer, screwdriver, tape measure and others), self-tapping screws, cement and installation foam.

Payment for the work of a specialist who provides you with a quality installation will be justified by the longevity of such a model.